In 1926 the Irish poet William Butler Yeats wrote Sailing to Byzantium: “I have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of Byzantium.” I got here by flying American Airlines from Boston to Chicago to London, and finally to...

A Curated World enlists Travel Ambassadors to source MARKET FINDS from all corners of the globe. Follow Melissa Clarke as she guest curates our Instagram while discovering Colombia for the first time.
We have so many talented friends...

I had such an adventure in Peru. The flight to Lima and the invite to Peru Gift Show were a complete surprise, and I wanted to make the most of a super cool opportunity.
I stayed in Miraflores at the top of Parque Kennedy, a large square...

Pan America Silver Corp is a mining company based in Vancouver, BC and Morococha, Peru. Their social responsibility division created Uqllu, a company committed to showcasing Peruvian craftsmanship, providing additional economic...

See Kay in the Lalla Studio with handbag designer Laetitia Trouillet. Influenced by the intensive shopping trips in the souks of Marrakech searching for the unexpected, Laetitia shares her inspiration and love of the beautiful city.
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In 1926 the Irish poet William Butler Yeats wrote Sailing to Byzantium: “I have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of Byzantium.” I got here by flying American Airlines from Boston to Chicago to London, and finally to Istanbul, arriving exhausted, at midnight.
Does any city better represent the melding of cultural influences, traditional craft and modern design than Istanbul? I’ve come to Istanbul to discover today’s crafts that have risen out of artistry and...

A Curated World enlists Travel Ambassadors to source MARKET FINDS from all corners of the globe. Follow Melissa Clarke as she guest curates our Instagram while discovering Colombia for the first time.
We have so many talented friends with a brilliant “eye” for objects and fashion that delight. Furthermore, these friends either live or travel all over the world. So we’re becoming a bit of a voyeur as these style ambassadors lead us to treasure!
Art therapist, style guru Melissa...

I had such an adventure in Peru. The flight to Lima and the invite to Peru Gift Show were a complete surprise, and I wanted to make the most of a super cool opportunity.
I stayed in Miraflores at the top of Parque Kennedy, a large square lined with art vendors and cafes. This is a bustling, urban upper-class section of the city. The neighborhood also struck me as party central with music, fireworks and voices being heard throughout the night.
With only four days, I wanted to focus on exploring...

Pan America Silver Corp is a mining company based in Vancouver, BC and Morococha, Peru. Their social responsibility division created Uqllu, a company committed to showcasing Peruvian craftsmanship, providing additional economic opportunity for mining communities. Peruvian weavers are among the best in the world, and alpaca from the Andes Mountain region are revered.
The alpaca is a crucial component of life in the Andes Mountains of South America. The alpaca’s fleece produces a near...

Argan oil. Ghassoul. Black soap. Just a few of the essential ingredients of what may be one of the best beauty treatments on earth. A ritual that has been around for centuries. A place not just for cleansing, but also for socializing. It’s known as the hammam. And it’s an important part of Moroccan culture, for both men and women.
With both health and beauty benefits, it’s an experience not to miss when travelling to Morocco as it’s sure to leave you feeling like you’ve uncovered a...

The pouf is so popular today that it would be easy to forget that a few years ago most people would say “what is a pouf?” The headless queen herself, Marie Antoinette, would not criticize you if you claimed it as an 18th century hairstyle.
I received my first Moroccan pouf from dear friends in 2002. It was butter-soft ivory leather with lime green stitching. It has sat prominently in all my living rooms since. A reminder that age-old design never tires.
These friends had moved to Marrakech....

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Letter From Kay

I love “stuff.” Not just any stuff, but objects with history, character, the right color; objects with the proper proportions or improper personality. Objects with depth.
I search for items that speak to me. From this, a collection is born...

I am a buyer. I have an eye.
I travel the globe, shop markets in historic cities and meet talented artists and dynamic people along the way.
The question became “How can I take everyone with me?” ...(read more)